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More Than Bookings, Real Relationships

Relationships Matter

At Mer Bleue, we believe extraordinary travel begins with meaningful relationships. We’ve nurtured luxury travel partnerships with the world’s top travel brands and businesses, so when you travel with us, you’re not just booking a trip. You’re stepping into a trusted network of hoteliers, cruise lines, tour operators, and local experts who know our clients by name.

We’ve cultivated long-standing relationships with preferred travel suppliers—from iconic hotels and private cruise lines to immersive tour operators and local guides. When you travel with Mer Bleue, you benefit from a curated network that delivers personalized travel access in every corner of the world.

As an affiliate of Gifted Travel Network and a proud Virtuoso advisor, we’re able to unlock exclusive perks, elevate every experience, and offer access that simply isn’t available to the public.

When we say our partnerships are your partnerships, we mean it.

The Power of Partnerships with Real People + Brand Owners

Luxury Travel Partnerships

This relationship enables us to operate with excellence and give you peace of mind.

Ongoing support during your trip

Trusted resources, security, and supplier access

Personalized care from a boutique agency

Through Gifted Travel Network, we offer the best of both worlds: boutique-level care and the global reach of a top-tier host agency. It’s the framework that allows us to operate with excellence behind the scenes—so you experience nothing but ease and trust throughout your journey.

Gifted Travel Network

A premier host agency supporting top-tier luxury travel advisors

We don’t just book Virtuoso — we’re known within it. We’ve developed deep partnerships with general managers, regional reps, and local insiders who know our clients by name and welcome them accordingly.

As a Virtuoso travel advisor, Mer Bleue is part of the most prestigious luxury travel network in the world. With over 2,200 preferred travel suppliers—from iconic hotel brands and private islands to cruise lines and in-destination specialists—you’ll gain Virtuoso benefits that go far beyond what’s available online.

Virtuoso: global luxury, personalized access

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These affiliations deepen our personalized travel access, allowing us to tailor your trip with intention and depth.

Mer Bleue is proud to be part of several Virtuoso Communities, which enable us to deepen our knowledge and connections in areas that matter most to our clients. Our community memberships include:

Culinary – Savor the world through food-forward journeys and chef-led experiences
Cruise – Tap into our insider access to elevated ocean and river voyages
Family & Celebration – Celebrate life’s milestones with ease and joy
Sustainability – Travel consciously with partners committed to ethical tourism

Virtuoso community expertise

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Your cruise experience, thoughtfully enhanced.

Mer Bleue serves as a Virtuoso Voyages Host—an honor reserved for select advisors. On these hosted sailings, we’re there to personally welcome Virtuoso guests and ensure your cruise is anything but ordinary.

As a Virtuoso Voyages guest, you’ll enjoy:

 • A dedicated onboard host
 • Exclusive shore events and welcome receptions
 • Added amenities just for Virtuoso travelers

Virtuoso voyages

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About Virtuoso

VIP Status

Resort Credits & Special Amenities

 Early Check-in & Late Check-out

Room Upgrades

Daily Breakfast for Two

PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNER BENEFITS YOU’LL ENJOY

Virtuoso benefits

Who we know makes all the difference for you.

Our Little Black Book

We’re proud to maintain a highly curated list of preferred travel suppliers we've connected with through our Gifted Travel Network and Virtuoso affiliations, as well as our own extensive travel experience. 

These aren’t anonymous names in a system. They’re trusted partners we’ve worked with personally. They’re the reason we can offer true personalized travel access and consistent excellence across every itinerary.

From elegant hotels and immersive tour operators to private villas, cruise lines, and in-destination specialists, our network is always evolving, ready to open doors, add perks, and offer thoughtful touches that make your journey unforgettable.

Hotels & Resorts

Luxury travel partnerships

Celebrated Experiences

CIE Tours

Big Five Tours & Expeditions

ALG Vacations

Abercrombie & Kent

AA Vacations

Tours & Wholesalers

Delta Vacations

Collette

Classic Vacations

Inside Travel Group

Hills of Africa

Globus

G Adventures & National Geographic Journeys

Family Twist

Disney Destinations

Tauck

Rocky Mountaineer

Kensington Tours

Ultimate Jet Vacations

Wilderness

The Travel Corporation

Ocean Cruise partners

There's More

Aqua Expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Aurora Expeditions

Azamara
Celebrity
Celestial

Crystal
Cunard
Explora Journeys

HX
Holland America
Lindblad

Norwegian
Oceania
PONANT

Princess
Regent Seas
Royal Caribbean

Scenic
Seabourn
Silverseas

Swan Hellenic
Viking Ocean
Windstar 

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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Four Seasons Yacht

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Ecoventurea

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Aqua Expeditions

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Yacht & Expedition Cruises

Partners

Virtuoso benefits

Our Partnerships Are Always Growing

The relationships you see here are just a glimpse of the global network we've built to bring you seamless, meaningful journeys. This list is always evolving as we discover new destinations, hoteliers, and local experts to add to our "little black book." If you have somewhere special in mind that you don't see here, please reach out—we thrive on designing experiences beyond what's listed.